Lunar Surface Autonomous Sci Payloads

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Project title
Concept Studies and Technology Developments for Lunar Surface Autonomous Science Payloads (LSASP)

Description
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) located in St-Hubert, (Quebec), is seeking bids to conduct concept studies and technology developments for Lunar Surface Autonomous Science Payloads. 
These activities correspond with the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA) priorities and mission roadmaps. This Priority Technology (PT) is specified in APPENDIX A-5 of ANNEX A and the work solicited is the development and advancement of this technology up to potentially TRL 6 (Technology Readiness Levels), (see APPENDIX A-1 of ANNEX A) to reduce technical uncertainties and support approval and implementation of specific potential future space missions of interest to Canada.

Up to six (6) contract is expected to be awarded. For additional information, please refer to Part 4 - Evaluation Procedures and Basis of Selection, of the bid solicitation.

Period of Contract
From date of award for up to 18 months.

Intellectual Property
The Intellectual property will vest with the contractor.

Maximum Funding
The maximum funding available for each Contract resulting from the bid solicitation is $ 700 000.00 per contract (Applicable Taxes extra). Bidders must refer to Part 2, section 2.6 - Maximum Funding, of the bid solicitation.

Security Requirements
There are no security requirements associated with this requirement.

Trade agreements
This requirement is not subject to the trade agreements.

Canadian Content
The requirement is limited to Canadian goods and services.

Controlled Goods Program
This procurement could be subject to the Controlled Goods Program. The Defence production Act defines Canadian Controlled Goods as certain goods listed in Canada's Export Control List, a regulation made pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA)."

Epost Connect
This bid solicitation allows bidders to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their bid electronically. Bidders must refer to Part 2 entitled Bidder Instructions, and Part 3 entitled Bid Preparation Instructions, of the bid solicitation, for further information.

All inquiries and other communications concerning this Request for Proposals must be sent in writing only to the contracting authority, named herein.


Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.